Newly appointed board members are Vivian C. Bailey, a former commissioner with the Maryland Resources Planning Commission; Ronald H. Carlson, an associate administrator with the U.S. Public Health Service; Ann K. Domerchie, president of the hospital's Volunteer Auxiliary; and Arthur L. Titus, mid-Atlantic region president for Ryland Homes.

Mr. Abramson is a member of the board of directors of Columbia Town Center Rotary Club, Taneytown Bank & Trust Co., Howard County Hospital Foundation and Howard County Health Services, where he was chairman of the board of directors from 1991-1993.

He also is a member of the Maryland State and American Bar associations.

A native of Washington, D.C., Mr. Abramson received a bachelor's degree in business administration from George Washington University in 1975 and a doctorate of laws from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1978.

He lives in Ellicott City with his wife, Lynn, and their three children.